Wow... its been over a year since I have written here.  I started this blog when Tyler was sitting in the hospital after his back surgery.  Trying to kill time I guess.  Now here I am over a year later.  Lots of changes... lots still the same.  Tylers back is better... but not perfect.  He still doesnt have feeling in his foot and that will probably be like that forever.  Bree and Tyler have started school.  Tyler is a Senior and that makes me quite sad.  I don't want him to leave... my little "BIG" ray of sunshine.  Jess is still living with us and working on her masters degree.  Judd took a promotion to chief deputy and now is working more regular hours.  I started a new job last week at GM and think this is going to be a great thing.  I look forward to leaving the school and hopefully making my life less crazy.  Life continues on...  and maybe I will actually have the time to document it a little better in the future.  One can only hope!

Summer?

This has been the strangest summer!!  Rain, Rain, Rain yet the days are ticking off and it is nearly the 4th of July.  I am drinking my coffee on the deck of the cabin, watching the loons on the lake.  It doesn't get much better than this.  Still, I am thinking about my upcoming scrapbooking retreat and am so PSYCHED!!  We are going to have a blast.  I have my pictures ready and now I just have to wait.   How many pages will I get done this year?  Or will I just catch up with friends?   Time will tell!

Remember to keep checking out my Close To My Heart web page.  There are still some GREAT DEALS to be had.  The Goodie boxes have been fabulous and I think you better stock up before YOUR scrapbook retreat!   Enjoy the day!

HIT THE JACKPOT at CTMH--GREAT DEALS 4 U

WOW...  Who needs to run to the casino to feel lucky!!  Close to My Heart is offering JACKPOT JUNE and it is easy to be a winner!  Everyday in June you can go to my website (CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE HERE )and find out what the bargains will be for that day. Each day either a Jackpot or a Goodie box will be offered. What's a Jackpot? Five items will be offered at amazing discounts, you can buy one or multiples of any or all of the items, shipping will only be .99 per item then the following day you can check out www.closetomyheart.com and see what was the Jackpot deal for the previous day...if you purchased one or multiples of the Jackpot you'll get a surprise gift for free...or if you bought multiples you'll get multiple freebies. Want to be sure you get in on the Free Jackpot...just buy one of each of the discounted items and you'll be assured to WIN!

On the goodie box days you'll get surprise goodie boxes stuffed with current and retired products for at least 50% off or MORE! Shipping will also be discounted for the goodie boxes. Close To My Heart has made sure that the various goodie boxes have different items in them, so don't worry about getting the same thing if you have already purchased one through out the month...each box will be a surprise with NO repeats. 
What a great way to stock up on the products that you  have come to adore from Close To My Heart, or find new things you've never used before but could become your new favorites. Everyday the deals will change at 9am MST...all items will be offered for 23 hours or until supplies last...so don't delay.

Last year I purchased the Goodie Boxes and definitely was not disappointed!  The Goodie Boxes sold out last year, so check daily and check early to see what great items and steals are offered.

To shop my website    CLICK HERE!!!!!

Minnesota REading Corps

Always looking for more participants/volunteers to help with MNRC.  We are having our final meeting of the year to discuss how well the program worked in our pre-schools.  Had great results this year!   We will also be planning for next year.  AMAZING EARLY LITERACY SKILLS coming to your child at the KMS pre-school programs.  I am SOO excited about next year.  Come join us as a classroom helper, MNRC volunteer or a parent just hanging out.  Enroll your child now for preschool, our classes are filling up fast!!  I have been amazed to see the literacy skills my daughter, Bree, has learned this year!!

Great weekend to fish!!

This was a great weekend to get out on the lake... even if there was wind!!  We had the chance to share it with Anton.. the Swedish Exchange student before he leaves for home.  He is an amazing kid!!  What fun!!  I know that we will all miss him.  Pictures to come of his first fish!! 

Dance Dance Dance!!!

Recital day!! 

Bree has her first dance recital today.  I'm no sure that she is ready, she still is not at 100% after her surgery.  No matter all those little three year olds are so cute!!  Dance this year has been full of drama and stress.  I know Heather and I will both be glad when the recital is over.  Here is a sneak peak of the costumes.  Can't WAIT to scrap these!

Free Give Away at Everyday Cricut

Check out the free giveaway for National Scrapbooking!!   Imagine winning this for a friend, yourself or your school!!   I love my Expression!  Just click the Blinkie in the right corner of my blog and visit their site.